Urban Digital Transformation and Innovation

Overview

Digital technology has disrupted urban development and profoundly reshaped the way cities operate. From using big data to managing traffic flows to the Internet of Things (IoT) applications used to manage energy consumption in public places, urban spaces are becoming increasingly digitized. Such digital transformations and innovation drive socio-economic change and impact how we govern the city. In this Urban Digital Transformation and Innovation master track from Erasmus University Rotterdam, you will learn about the economics and governance of urban digital transformations and innovation.

Career prospective

You will graduate as an expert with specialist knowledge in the sphere of urban management and development. The career prospects of urban management development graduates are excellent. Cities are expanding increasingly fast; this means an ever-growing demand for urban professionals who can come up with solutions and innovations that will make a difference in a city. Once you have completed the programme, you will be able to work in various sectors ranging from city/town planner to urban project manager or urban development specialist.

IHS is a highly reputable institute with a strong reputation with donor agencies and training centres worldwide. Our lecturers have outstanding international experience and continue to work worldwide, creating a possibility to discuss and initiate links to programmes and projects in the countries and cities of the participants.

• Advisor at Concentrix
• Urban Strategist at Build - Urban Strategy
• Junior Consultant at SNV
• Account Manager at Hilti Indonesia
• Lending Analyst at the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh

Accreditation

NVAO